Small Wharncliffe utility folder for newbie

Sanrenmu 721. Black version. Very pointy Wharncliffe, framelock, removable pocket clip, thin and easy to carry, one hand opening. You should be able to find one for less than $10 delivered.
 
muso said:
Cool. Anywhere I could see the review?
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It should be up on Woodsmonkey(.)com sometime in the next few days. Still have a few more pics I need to send. Keep in mind it is an outdoor themed site so that is what I was thinking of in my evaluation. Outside my evaluation, I look at wharncliffe blades for cardboard boxes & self-defense. Michael Janich has a good write-up on why he suggests a wharncliffe blade for self-defense. I use to own a Boker Wharcom, but gave it to a co-worker who liked it more than me. I like them, but find it less comfortable in my hand than the Cold Steel Tuff Lite.
 
Something that won't get "flicked" out by a NY cop, Spyderco Pingo.

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Sithus1966 said:
Something that won't get "flicked" out by a NY cop, Spyderco Pingo.

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Pingo is really a quality one and I just got mine today. But I think it is more sheepfoot than wharcliffe, though both is ok to me.

Btw, I am a little curious that I heard before carring locking blades is banned in NYC . Then what is the real actually presentaion of knife law in NYC?
 
muso said:
What I'd heard was that for newbies especially it's just easier to push a wharncliffe across a stone and get evenly applied sharpening.
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If that's your main reason for getting a wharncliffe/sheepsfoot, I can tell you it's not much (if at all) easier.
 
Sithus1966 said:
Something that won't get "flicked" out by a NY cop, Spyderco Pingo.
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I appreciate the suggestion, but as I've said a couple of times I do NOT want a slip knife.

Dragonfly is certainly a good overall choice, but I'm really leaning towards wharncliffe.
 
nopyo said:
If that's your main reason for getting a wharncliffe/sheepsfoot, I can tell you it's not much (if at all) easier.
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OK cool. It's not the main reason, just one. I read that in one place, and it was also stated in this Wharcom review (around the 1:10 mark) that when sharpening a curved blade you may get an uneven sharpening edge, but with a straight edge you can drag the blade along a whetstone at once and "you don't have to worry about getting an uneven edge."

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While the knives you're looking at are reasonable, if you're worried about a law enforcement issue you may want to look at another angle. I suggest you look for a Case Swayback Jack or Copperhead. These are traditional slipjoint patterns, and no cop is going to see them as a tactical wanna-be. They can be had for less than $50 if you look around. I have one I picked up for $25. Check out the "Exchange" on this site.

Case also makes the Swayback in a single blade (called the Gents) and theit mini trapper comes ith a single wharncliff blade also.

Here's the SBJ:
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when you say you dont like 'slip' knives do you mean that you want one with a blade that locks in place?
also do you only want a modern style knife or would you consider a traditional style? theres a thread in the traditional section about a schrade old timer 'mighty mite' that locks open and has a small blade, though admittedly the blade is not a wharncliffe. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/996283-Mighty-Mite i used to have one and it was very serviceable. as the poster above noted an 'old guy' traditional style knife would theoretically draw less police attention although ive never been to new york so i cant speak to your situation.
 
muso said:
OK cool. It's not the main reason, just one. I read that in one place, and it was also stated in this Wharcom review (around the 1:10 mark) that when sharpening a curved blade you may get an uneven sharpening edge, but with a straight edge you can drag the blade along a whetstone at once and "you don't have to worry about getting an uneven edge."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd3jdZGE-Jk
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Unless you are using an angle guide of some sort, keeping a consistent angle as you push it across a stone will take experience/muscle memory. Granted, it'll be heckuvalot easier than servicing a recurve blade, but compared to say a drop point, it takes about the same amount of skill.

The Boker Wharcom is a decent choice. I'll also throw the SanRenMu T11 out there. Both of these knives can potentially fit into that little pocket inside the right side jean pocket for better concealment.
 
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Spyderco Urban in orange. I know you said no slip joints but its under 3 inches, Wharncliffe, and is designed for oppressive cities like NYC. Its got two point where it "locks" if you will. at 90* and 180*. i have one and use it all the time for pretty much what you described G10, VG 10, clip, and like 2.25 inches.
 
I have a Wharcom which I love for the tasks that you list. Surprisingly functional for such a small knife. Not a chisel grind however. Easy to sharpen and maintain.
 
wouldestous said:
when you say you dont like 'slip' knives do you mean that you want one with a blade that locks in place?
also do you only want a modern style knife or would you consider a traditional style?.
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Yup, locking. I had slip knives in the past and just don't like them. Otherwise the Kiwi3 would be my choice. I like being able to choke up on the blad for fine control, and the jimping and blade design of the Wharcom and the Mini Tuff Lite both let me do that. I just can't figure out which one might be better for me.

So I'm looking for small, pocketable folding, locking wharncliffe-type (or close to straight edge) knife I can easily keep in my pocket with my keys. Small blade, probably under 2.5". For opening mail, cutting down boxes, cutting cable ties -- basically a small-but-comfortable resharpenable utility knife.
 
nopyo said:
The Boker Wharcom is a decent choice. I'll also throw the SanRenMu T11 out there. Both of these knives can potentially fit into that little pocket inside the right side jean pocket for better concealment.
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Wow, never heard of that one. Just looked on ebay: $15 shipped. Seems interesting.
 
IMHO the best wharncliffe for the money is the Kershaw Needs Work. It's an excellent all round utility blade, and cheap to boot.

I don't know if you mentioned whether you are okay with assisted openers, but i didn't see it in the first post
 
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